Switch to the "Regular B" control scheme. It is more intuitive and groups actions better for high-speed combat. Automatic Settings:
Turn this ON to automatically discard empty weapons, which lightens your mech and increases speed.
Getting started with (ACfA) involves understanding regional differences and mastering its unique high-speed combat. Version Differences: PAL vs. NTSC-U Armored Core for Answer [PAL][NTSC-U][ISO]
For modern players using an for emulation (like RPCS3 for PS3 or Xenia for Xbox 360), the choice depends on your refresh rate needs:
Turn this OFF once you're comfortable to allow for better manual aiming. Switch to the "Regular B" control scheme
Runs natively at 60Hz (60fps) . This is generally preferred for the smoothest experience in this high-speed entry.
If emulating, use the NTSC-U ISO to ensure consistent 60fps performance and avoid any potential regional speed discrepancies. Essential Beginner’s Guide Runs natively at 60Hz (60fps)
Historically limited to 50Hz (50fps) on older hardware. While many 7th-gen games like ACfA included a "PAL-60" mode, some PAL versions of earlier Armored Core games suffered from poor screen ratios or missing features like save-file imports.